2 x Lawyers (Property and Housing)

Job title:

2 x Lawyers (Property and Housing)

Company

Durham County Council

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer to join our Property and Housing team at Durham County Council.Our highly skilled and professional Property and Housing team deal with all aspects of legal property and housing work, including commercial, agricultural, residential, landlord and tenant and housing matters. The post holder will be responsible for drafting and negotiating legal documentation and will provide advice to officers, members and outside bodies.We actively promote a positive work/life balance and support wellbeing. We offer flexible home and office working, a friendly and supportive working environment and a wealth of interesting work.One of the posts is full time 37 hours, the other is part time 30 hours.WHAT IS INVOLVEDYou will work with our Senior Lawyer and other members of the Property and Housing team, and with colleagues in the Council’s wider legal team, across all areas of work covered by the team.You will be responsible for your own caseload, providing a professional legal service with support from our dedicated team of Legal Officers and Legal Assistants, and assist the Senior Lawyer on occasion.You will also provide front-line supervision of, and advice and guidance to, the Legal Officers and Legal Assistants, so there is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to develop their management skills.Now is an exciting time to join us as we develop our services and look for new and innovative ways of working.We encourage you to contact Mark Clayton (Senior Lawyer Property and Housing) via email to arrange an informal discussion about the role.WHAT WILL I NEEDWe are looking for a highly skilled lawyer with experience in housing and property matters. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEx conveyancing practitioner with a current practising certificate (though we will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages).You will also need:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, procedures and good practice.

• Good organisation and communication skills.

• Enthusiasm, determination, and the drive to achieve results.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.REWARDS AND BENEFITSWe offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.

• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.

• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).

• Hybrid working (home and office working).

• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options – Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.

• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.

• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).

• Discounted DCC gym membership.

• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.

• Trade Union membership.

• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Take a closer look:HYBRID WORKINGDurham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIONWe are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.Take a closer look:INTERVIEWSIt is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 2nd September 2024.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.HOW TO APPLYIn line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email .We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our .PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.

Expected salary

Location

County Durham

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:14:45 GMT

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